18th Nov 20, 1:37pm
Westpac economists have had their first go at picking the milk price for farmers in 2022 and they are picking exactly the same price as for this year
Westpac economists have had their first go at picking the milk price for farmers in 2022 and they are picking exactly the same price as for this year
18th Nov 20, 9:08am
Labour Governments have been successful in harnessing markets to tackle problems. They could do it again to tackle agricultural emissions, says Alex Duncan
Labour Governments have been successful in harnessing markets to tackle problems. They could do it again to tackle agricultural emissions, says Alex Duncan
16th Nov 20, 11:05am
Fonterra has spent nearly three years stabilising its finances. The focus now has to be on finding the path ahead
Fonterra has spent nearly three years stabilising its finances. The focus now has to be on finding the path ahead
5th Nov 20, 9:03am
Despite a bump in the road at the last dairy auction, future demand prospects remain good and unchanged. More focus goes on mitigating farm environmental pressures
Despite a bump in the road at the last dairy auction, future demand prospects remain good and unchanged. More focus goes on mitigating farm environmental pressures
15th Oct 20, 8:53am
Fonterra's now picking a milk price for the current season in a higher range of $6.30 to $7.30 per kilogram of milk solids, giving a 'midpoint' forecast of $6.80
Fonterra's now picking a milk price for the current season in a higher range of $6.30 to $7.30 per kilogram of milk solids, giving a 'midpoint' forecast of $6.80
8th Oct 20, 4:53pm
Recent dairy news mostly positive, with Fonterra progressing its restructuring, higher auction prices, some sympathy for what farming contributes. But climate issues remain
Recent dairy news mostly positive, with Fonterra progressing its restructuring, higher auction prices, some sympathy for what farming contributes. But climate issues remain
5th Oct 20, 9:15am
Fonterra says sale of the China farm interests will allow the co-op to 'prioritise the areas of its business where it has competitive advantages'
Fonterra says sale of the China farm interests will allow the co-op to 'prioritise the areas of its business where it has competitive advantages'
21st Sep 20, 11:39am
Guy Trafford digests Fonterra's result for the year just gone and looks ahead at what the current season may bring
Guy Trafford digests Fonterra's result for the year just gone and looks ahead at what the current season may bring
21st Sep 20, 10:09am
Fonterra has stabilised its finances with more asset sales forthcoming. It now operates a conservative model supported by its farmer members. But the model will not create the ‘national champion’ that the Labour Government has always hoped for
Fonterra has stabilised its finances with more asset sales forthcoming. It now operates a conservative model supported by its farmer members. But the model will not create the ‘national champion’ that the Labour Government has always hoped for
16th Sep 20, 10:20am
Westpac's senior agri economist Nathan Penny says latest dairy auction results are consistent with a milk price of $6.50 for the current season, though he cautions that it is still early days yet
Westpac's senior agri economist Nathan Penny says latest dairy auction results are consistent with a milk price of $6.50 for the current season, though he cautions that it is still early days yet
2nd Sep 20, 11:57am
Westpac's senior agri economist Nathan Penny says Covid has been the 'key driver' in the reduction in the price premium of milk fat over protein
Westpac's senior agri economist Nathan Penny says Covid has been the 'key driver' in the reduction in the price premium of milk fat over protein
24th Aug 20, 5:04pm
New DIRA settings give Fonterra what it wanted but make life much more challenging for any new dairy processors
New DIRA settings give Fonterra what it wanted but make life much more challenging for any new dairy processors
20th Aug 20, 10:05am
Guy Trafford explains how the Commerce Commission DIRA review worked out this year, and focuses on Fonterra's push for rights to refuse milk supply
Guy Trafford explains how the Commerce Commission DIRA review worked out this year, and focuses on Fonterra's push for rights to refuse milk supply
19th Aug 20, 9:46am
Sharemarket darling a2 Milk Company has increased its profits by 34% and is expressing confidence about prospects in the year ahead
Sharemarket darling a2 Milk Company has increased its profits by 34% and is expressing confidence about prospects in the year ahead
22nd Jul 20, 2:42pm
Recent global auction results are offering economists encouragement that Fonterra will be able to achieve a return to farmers in the 2020/21 season at the upper end of the co-operative's forecast
Recent global auction results are offering economists encouragement that Fonterra will be able to achieve a return to farmers in the 2020/21 season at the upper end of the co-operative's forecast
17th Jul 20, 9:16am
Fonterra revises its farm gate milk price forecasts, trimming the 2019/20 price, and boosting its 2020/21 price. But it gives no further guidance on the Company's earnings
Fonterra revises its farm gate milk price forecasts, trimming the 2019/20 price, and boosting its 2020/21 price. But it gives no further guidance on the Company's earnings
26th Jun 20, 10:08am
Fonterra names Peter McBride as new chairman to succeed John Monaghan in November
Fonterra names Peter McBride as new chairman to succeed John Monaghan in November
23rd Jun 20, 11:45am
Fonterra says it is changing the way it will reward farmers for sustainable practices and now intends to offer an extra cash payment of up to 10c per kilogram of milk solids
Fonterra says it is changing the way it will reward farmers for sustainable practices and now intends to offer an extra cash payment of up to 10c per kilogram of milk solids
18th Jun 20, 10:31am
Guy Trafford reports that Fonterra is having recent wins in China, dairy prices are rising, but Wellington seems intent on undermining farming and export income by taking more land out of production by prioritising climate tax schemes for urban 'investors
Guy Trafford reports that Fonterra is having recent wins in China, dairy prices are rising, but Wellington seems intent on undermining farming and export income by taking more land out of production by prioritising climate tax schemes for urban 'investors
27th May 20, 5:02am
Havelock North based offshoot of long established StockCo is offering a herd leasing service to Fonterra farmers 'unlocking the capital tied up in their herd'
Havelock North based offshoot of long established StockCo is offering a herd leasing service to Fonterra farmers 'unlocking the capital tied up in their herd'
22nd May 20, 9:22am
Wool suffers a grim price future. Dairy prices are also uncertain, but at least there is some upside potential
Wool suffers a grim price future. Dairy prices are also uncertain, but at least there is some upside potential
21st May 20, 8:53am
Fonterra says wide ranging milk price forecast for new season reflects global uncertainty; mid price for current season now set at $7.20; earnings for current year still picked to be between 15c-25c a share
Fonterra says wide ranging milk price forecast for new season reflects global uncertainty; mid price for current season now set at $7.20; earnings for current year still picked to be between 15c-25c a share
6th May 20, 3:35pm
Farmers might have to prepare for a return of under $6 per kilogram of milk solids in the forthcoming season
Farmers might have to prepare for a return of under $6 per kilogram of milk solids in the forthcoming season
22nd Apr 20, 9:52am
a2 Milk Company has upgraded its trading outlook for the full year and is now implying operating earnings could be up as much as 35%
a2 Milk Company has upgraded its trading outlook for the full year and is now implying operating earnings could be up as much as 35%
20th Apr 20, 2:46pm
Chairman of Fonterra John Monaghan advises farmer caution around significant on-farm decisions due to current levels of global uncertainty
Chairman of Fonterra John Monaghan advises farmer caution around significant on-farm decisions due to current levels of global uncertainty
